ARSENAL have made an approach to sign Ki Sung-yueng from Swansea, according to reports.

Arsene Wenger claimed yesterday that the Gunners were not in 'transfer mode' ahead of the FA Cup final on Saturday.

But Sky Sports suggest that Wenger is eyeing up a move for Ki, who impressed at the Liberty Stadium this season.

It is claimed that Arsenal are looking to strengthen their midfield options ahead of next season and that Ki is on their radar.

The Gunners are thought to be in the market for a defensive-minded player in the middle of the park this summer.

But it is doubtful whether Ki would fill that requirement and the South Korean international may have to compete with the likes of Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey, Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere for playing time at the Emirates.

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The top 20 Arsenal transfer targets.

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Wenger criticised Garry Monk's use of midfielders when the Swans earned a hard-fought win against the Gunners late in the season, saying: "We were unlucky I think against a team who refused to play completely and just defended.

"They came just to defend with four defenders and six midfielders, and they defended. That's it."